: having scent: such as
a
: having a perfumed smell
b
: having the sense of smell
c
: having or exhaling an odor
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Examples of scented in a Sentence
a bowl of scented petals used to perfume a room
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This is largely thanks to the materials applied to the mummies, which included scented waxes, coniferous resins and oils made from pine, cedar, and juniper, as well as gum resins such as frankincense and myrrh.
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 14 Feb. 2025
Avoid bubble baths, douches, and scented soaps or lotions.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 4 Feb. 2025
Pruning excess fruit helps trees produce larger and more flavorful nectarines, while companion planting with scented herbs can deter common fruit tree pests, like aphids and spider mites.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Jan. 2025
Achieving a better night's sleep can be achieved through a variety of methods, including lighting scented candles, applying specific lotions, and even eating certain foods.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 20 Jan. 2025
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 14 Feb. 2025
Avoid bubble baths, douches, and scented soaps or lotions.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 4 Feb. 2025
Pruning excess fruit helps trees produce larger and more flavorful nectarines, while companion planting with scented herbs can deter common fruit tree pests, like aphids and spider mites.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Jan. 2025
Achieving a better night's sleep can be achieved through a variety of methods, including lighting scented candles, applying specific lotions, and even eating certain foods.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 20 Jan. 2025
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“Scented.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scented. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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